KIRBY v. SONVILLE

TC 94450; SC 25459.

594 P.2d 818 (1979)

286 Or. 339

William KIRBY, Appellant, v. Fern SONVILLE, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided May 8, 1979.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael J. Gentry, of Tooze, Kerr, Peterson, Marshall & Shenker, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for appellant.

Walter H. Sweek, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Jay D. Enloe, and Vergeer, Roehr & Sweek, Portland.


LENT, Justice.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries suffered by plaintiff as the result of a fall which occurred while he was helping defendant disconnect a pipe from a water pump. Plaintiff contends that his injuries were caused by negligence of the defendant. The trial court entered a judgment of involuntary nonsuit, and upon plaintiff's appeal we reverse and remand for trial.

Plaintiff alleges that he was "employed" by defendant to assist...

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